Delight the arctophile in your life with a beautiful, limited edition stuffed animal. If you think you don’t know any arctophiles, you most certainly do; this unusual word that you don’t hear every actually means “teddy bear collector”. While some aficionados of these furry friends prefer to hunt down collections of vintage and antique teddy bears, other teddy bear fans are looking for today’s classics that are destined to become heirlooms.

 Many teddy bear manufacturers have premier lines of plush animals that are made from the finest materials available and often even crafted from hand.  For example Gund offers the Treasured Teddies™ Mohair Bear Collection, a delightful assemblage of nostalgic teddy bears that are fully jointed and hand stitched with Angora goat hair fur. Other teddy bear companies also offer top-end, limited edition teddy bears that are sure to please even the most discerning dabbler in the bear.  Most often, a limited edition teddy bear will arrive in a special presentation box along with distinctive hang tags and certificates of authenticity.

For the more budget conscious, there are plenty of other limited edition teddy bears to collect. Ty, Inc., among other companies, manufactures many limited edition bears that commemorate special events, sports teams and personalities. Stuffed with personality and charisma, these fun teddy bears are perfect for the youngest collectors. But hurry; get you new teddy bears before they go into retirement!